Highways Excavation Application Pack
S171 Highways Act 1980
Contacts
Senior Technical Officer
Street Works Manager
Janelle Hotter – 01633 210 547
Senior Co-ordination and Technical Officer
Caroline Parker – 01633 210 538
Technical Assistant:
Ceri Jenkins – 01633 210 548
Email – [email protected]
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE RELEVANT SECTIONS OF s171 OF THE
HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 MAY RESULT
IN PROSECUTION.
FAILURE TO SUPPLY ALL THE REQUIRED INFORMATION
WILL RESULT IN THE APPLICATION BEING RETURNED.
THE COUNCIL WILL NOT RETAIN ANY INFORMATION AND
THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
THE PERMANENT REINSTATEMENT SHALL BE
GUARANTEED BY THE LICENCEE FOR A PERIOD OF 2
YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE REINSTATEMENT,
EXCEPT WHERE THE EXCAVATION DEPTH IS OVER 1.5
METRES WHEN THE GUARANTEE PERIOD SHALL BE 3
YEARS.
NO WORKS ARE TO BE
UNDERTAKEN IN THE HIGHWAY
BEFORE CONSENT HAS BEEN
GRANTED.
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CONTENTS
Page 4
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Traffic Management Act 2004 / Notes of Guidance for
Applicants
Page 5 & 6
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Highways Excavation Application / Standard Conditions
Page 7 - 9
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Form HWL1 Application for a Highways Excavation
Page 10
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Form HWL2 Notice of work
Page 11
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Form HWL3 Registration of Works / Reinstatement
Page 12 - 18
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Form HWL4 Location of apparatus
Page 19
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Form HWL5 Duty of Care: Controlled Waste Transfer Note
Page 20 & 21
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Application for use of portable traffic lights / conditions
Page 22
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Registration of works / Statutory undertakers plant
Enquiries / Controlled Waste Transfer Notice
Page 23
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Section 74
Page 24
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Caution Note
Page 25
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Check list
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Guidance Notes to assist with completion of the application pack
HIGHWAYS EXCAVATIONS – APPLICATION PACK
s171 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004
The Traffic Management Act was introduced in 2004 to tackle congestion and
disruption on the road network. The Act places a duty on local traffic authorities to
ensure the expeditious movement of traffic on their road network and those
networks of surrounding authorities. The Act gives authorities additional tools to
better manage parking policies, moving traffic enforcement and the coordination of
all activities on the network, including street works.
This Act will take effect as of the 1st April 2008 and will change the noticing periods
required for street works.
More in-depth information can be found at the Department for Transport Website
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/tpm/tmaportal
NOTES FOR GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTS
A person may with consent of the Highway Authority for a street which is highway
maintainable at the public expense, make a temporary excavation.
The issue of an application to make a temporary excavation in the highway does not
authorise the applicant to interfere with apparatus already existing in the street. At all
times access must be maintained to any apparatus within the highway.
It is the duty of a person who makes an excavation to comply with any directions given to
him in writing by the Highways Authority with respect to the erection and maintenance of
traffic signs in connection with the excavation.
Where a person makes an excavation in a street they shall;
(a) Make sure the excavation is properly signed and guarded or fenced off and during
the hours darkness to be properly lit
(b) And when requested by the Highway Authority fill in the excavation, the excavation
shall not remain in the street any longer than has been agreed by the applicant and
the Highway Authority.
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HIGHWAYS EXCAVATION APPLICATION / STANDARD CONDITIONS
The following must be received or the granting of the application may be delayed.
a)
b)
c)
Completed Form HWL1 (Highways Excavation Application form);
Application Fee is £202 Payment in advance (cheques made payable to Newport
City Council)
A scale plan (of Ordinance Survey standard) at 1:1250 or greater of the
proposed location and depth of the relevant apparatus marked by a red broken
line and a grid reference for the excavation site;
The following must be submitted in the first instance (copies will be kept on file for
future application, whilst still valid)
a)
Proof of Public Liability Insurance This must provide a minimum of £10m cover
which be valid at the time that the works are completed and not just when the
application is made.
b)
Proof of Street Works Accreditation (Copy of both sides of Supervisor &
Operatives SWQR cards). An accredited supervisor must supervise the work,
and at least one accredited operative must be on site at all times when the
works are in progress. N.B this cannot be the same person.
Please contact the Street Works Manager at Newport City Council for assistance if Traffic
Lights or a Road Closure is required. Telephone number is 01633 210547.
The Applicant shall regulate the works so as to minimise obstruction to vehicular
and pedestrian traffic and shall guard the works in accordance with Chapter 8 of
the Traffic Signs Manual 2006 published by TSO and the Safety at Street Works
and Road Works Code of Practice 2001 which gives specific guidelines on the safe
signing, lighting and guarding of temporary works on the Highway, as required by
Section 65 of the New Roads and Street Works Act, 1991.The works area shall be
maintained and kept clean and tidy throughout the duration of the works.
The Applicant shall not interfere with any drain, culvert, gully, bridge, wall or other
structure without the specific consent of the Highway Authority.
Except in accordance with this application, no part of the highway may be closed,
AT ANY TIME, without the consent of the Highway Authority.
The Highway Authority shall serve notices to the Statutory Undertakers in
accordance with the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 on
behalf of the applicant. Except in the case of an emergency, such notices must be
made at least twenty-five working days prior to the start of the works. The applicant
shall be responsible for carrying out any works required by a Statutory Undertaker
in their response to a notice, or subsequently to protect apparatus. Prior to the
commencement of any works the applicant shall determine the precise location of
any Statutory Undertakers plant (HWL4). The applicant shall allow for the
notification process when programming his works.
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If there are no objections to the works (including those from Statutory Undertakers),
the Highway Authority will issue the application. (Works shall not commence until
this application is approved and issued). The application will only be valid for the
dates approved by the applicant and Highway Authority.
In the event of the works being cancelled after the application form has been
submitted an administration fee will be charged to the applicant to cover
administrative costs.
Reinstatement of the works shall be in accordance with the specification provided
by the Highway Authority. Any excavation shall be at least temporarily reinstated
with bitumen macadam before removing any signing and barriers. No trench
reinstatement is to be re-opened to highway users without at least a temporary
bituminous layer being in place, which is flush with the level of the adjacent
highway. Limestone is not permitted in the wearing course. Any temporary
reinstatement shall be agreed with the Highway Authority.
Once the works are complete the area shall be left in a clean and tidy condition to
the satisfaction of the Highway Authority.
Within five working days of completion of the works the Applicant shall give written
notice to the Highway Authority. This shall be done by way of the ‘Registration of
Works’ HWL3 provided in the application pack.
The date and time when the Highway Authority will resume responsibility for
maintenance of the highway works, will normally be two years (three years for
excavations greater than 1.5 meters) from the actual date of the completion of the
works. Until the Highway Authority assume responsibility for maintenance of the
works the Applicant shall be responsible for any claims arising from the work or any
necessary maintenance works and associated costs. The Highway Authority shall
determine any necessary works.
No works are to be undertaken in the highway before a licence has been granted.
Additional conditions may be applied to the application by the Street Works
Manager or his representative as deemed necessary.
Any works necessary by the Highway Authority as a result of the failure of the
applicant to comply with the conditions of the application shall be chargeable to the
applicant. The applicant shall also be liable for any further inspections that may be
necessary in the same manner as provided under Section 72 (2) of the New Roads
& Street Works Act 1991.
Mae’r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg, ffrormatau eraill ar gael ar gais / This form is
available in Welsh, other formats available on request
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HWL
_________
(Office Use
Only)
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
APPLICATION FOR A HIGHWAYS EXCAVATION
Form
HWL1
Section 1. Details of person or company carrying out the excavation
Name:
_____
Address:
Postcode:
Tel:
Fax:
_____
E-mail address: _________________________ _______________________________
Mobile Number: ________________________________________________________
Name of accredited Operative:
SWQR No.
_____________________
________________________________________________
Name of accredited Supervisor:
SWQR No.
_____________________
________________________________________________
Photo copies of Street Works accreditation required
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS (24 hour contact number)
Name:
____
Tel: ______________________________________
Section 2. Precise Location of Proposed Work (Detailed plan to be submitted with
form. A scale plan of Ordinance Survey standard) at 1:1250)
Property Name/Number: ______________________________________________
Road / Street:
__________________________________
City/Town/Village
Post Code:
_____________________________
________________________________________
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Form HWL1 (cont2)
Section 3. Timings of works, traffic control
Tick boxes where necessary)
Proposed Hours of Working
Day Time
Night Time
Restricted
Average Depth of excavation
Up to 1.5m
Over 1.5m
No Excavation
Proposed Traffic Control
Road Closure*
Stop/Go Boards
Priority Flow
Temp. Traffic Signals*
None
Please see guidance notes. These will need to be applied for separately
Work lies within:
Verge
Footway
Carriageway
All
Description of works (including estimated length and width):
Section 4. Insurance Public Liability Insurance of a minimum of £10 million must be
provided up to the completion of the permanent reinstatement.
Photocopy of insurance certificate required
Company Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Tel No: _____________________________ Policy No: __________________________
Date Expires: ___________________________________________________________
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Form HWL1 (cont3)
Section 5. Declaration of applicant
I confirm that the foregoing details are correct, and acknowledge that the works referred to
above must be conducted in accordance with the requirements of s171 of the Highways
Act 1980 and Traffic Management Act 2004, associated legislation, together with any
other conditions imposed by the Highway Authority in the relevant application, which
includes my duty to secure that the work is supervised by an accredited supervisor.
I confirm that all reasonably practicable steps have been taken to ensure that other
owners of apparatus likely to be affected by these works have been contacted and where
necessary location of apparatus identified. N.B It is recommended that the results of any
enquires are no older than 1 month.
I acknowledge the statutory need for me to pay the prescribed inspection fees which will
be imposed by the Highway Authority, including any defect inspection fees and the cost of
any necessary remedial works conducted by the Highway Authority during the guarantee
period.
I also acknowledge that the licence is granted on the condition that I will indemnify the
Highway Authority against any claim in respect of injury, damage or loss arising out of :
The execution by any person of any works authorised by the application.
I also acknowledge that I have read and understand the Notes for Guidance and Standard
Conditions as attached (NB further specific conditions may be imposed at the time of
granting the licence).
Signed: _________________________________ Date: ____________________
Printed (Name):______________________________________________________
In the capacity of: _______________________________________________________
IMPORTANT
All communications relating to this application should be addressed to:Newport City Council,
Street scene,
Street Works Team,
Civic Centre,
Godfrey Road,
Newport
NP20 4UR
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s171 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
NOTICE OF WORKS
To
Newport City Council,
Street Works Section,
Street scene,
Civic Centre,
Godfrey Road,
Newport
NP20 4UR
From
Fax
Expected Start Date
Is Special Engineering Difficulty
involved?
Form
HWL2
Expected
Completion Date
Yes/No
If Yes
Has the relevant Authority
Approved the Works (e.g.
any 106 agreement that
may be applicable for
Welsh Water sewer
connections)
Yes/No
LOCATION
Description or
House Name or Number
Street Name
Local Area Name
Town
Postcode
OS
Grid
Ref
DESCRIPTION OF WORKS (including Construction Methods, Estimated length and width of
works, Traffic Management etc.)
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s171 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
REGISTRATION OF WORKS / REINSTATEMENT
Reference (Office Use Only)
Form
HWL3
HWL____________
To
Newport City Council,
Street Works Section,
Street scene,
Civic Centre,
Godfrey Road,
Newport
NP20 4UR
Actual Start Date
From
Fax
Actual Completion
Date
LOCATION
Description or
House Name or Number
Street Name
Local Area Name
Town
OS
Grid
Ref
Postcode
DESCRIPTION OF WORKS
REINSTATEMENT
Location
Closing
Dimensions
Item
Length
(m)
Width
(m)
Works Complete
Dates
Carriageway
/ Footway
or Verge *
Excavatio
n depth
over 1.5m
Interim
D
M
Permanent
Y
D
1
2
3
4
5
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*If the reinstatement is in more than one part of the highway, please give the dimensions for each part
Sketch of location – Including measurements to fixed objects (use separate sheet if necessary)
PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THE QUARRY TICKETS FOR ANY MATERIAL USED IN THE REINSTATEMENT
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M
Y
Form HWL4a
Wales and West Utilities,
Planning Department, Floor 1,
Wales and West House,
Spooner Close,
Celtic Springs,
Coedkernew,
Newport,
NP10 8FZ
S171 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
HIGHWAYS EXCAVATION
I have applied to Newport City Council for a Highways Application to excavate at (please
see attached location plan):
Address..................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
Location (e.g. carriageway, footway or verge).............................................................. and,
in order to comply with S69 of the New Roads and Street Works Act, would ask you to
indicate below whether you have any apparatus at the location which may be affected by
these works.
Signed.............................................................
Date.................................................................
Address (if different from
above)....................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................
STATUTORY UNDERTAKER’S RESPONSE
Apparatus Affected
YES NO
Special Requirements
Company Stamp
Date
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Form HWL4b
NRSWA Section,
Mapping Centre
Western Power Distribution
Lamby Way,
Rumney, Cardiff.
CF3 2EQ
S171 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
HIGHWAYS EXCAVATION
I have applied to Newport City Council for a Highways Application to excavate at (please
see attached location plan):
Address..................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
Location (e.g. carriageway, footway or verge).............................................................. and,
in order to comply with S69 of the New Roads and Street Works Act, would ask you to
indicate below whether you have any apparatus at the location which may be affected by
these works.
Signed.............................................................Date................................................................
Address (if different from
above).....................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
STATUTORY UNDERTAKER’S RESPONSE
Apparatus Affected
YES NO
Special Requirements
Company Stamp
Date
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Form HWL4c
BT
NNHC Office, Telecom House,
PP404B, Trinity Street
Naley,
Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire
ST1 5ND
S171 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
HIGHWAYS EXCAVATION
I have applied to Newport City Council for a Highways Application to excavate at (Please
see attached location plan):
Address..................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
Location (e.g. carriageway, footway or verge).............................................................. and,
in order to comply with S69 of the New Roads and Street Works Act, would ask you to
indicate below whether you have any apparatus at the location which may be affected by
these works.
Signed.............................................................Date................................................................
Address (if different from
above).....................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................................
STATUTORY UNDERTAKER’S RESPONSE
Apparatus Affected
YES NO
Special Requirements
Company Stamp
Date
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Form HWL4d
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Asset Records / Control Centre,
Nelson Bunker,
Pentwyn Road,
Nelson,
Treharris.
CF46 6LY
S171 HIGHWAY ACT 1980
HIGHWAYS EXCAVATION
I have applied to Newport City Council for a Highways Application to excavate at (please
see attached location plan):
Address..................................................................................................................................
. .............................................................................................................................................
Location (e.g. carriageway, footway or verge).............................................................. and,
in order to comply with S69 of the New Roads and Street Works Act, would ask you to
indicate below whether you have any apparatus at the location which may be affected by
these works.
Signed.............................................................Date................................................................
Address (if different from
above).....................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
STATUTORY UNDERTAKER’S RESPONSE
Apparatus Affected
YES NO
Special Requirements
Company Stamp
Date
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Form HWL4e
WS Atkins NRSWA Team
C/O Cable & Wireless
PO Box 290
220 Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4WE
S171 HIGHWAY ACT 1980
HIGHWAYS EXCAVATION
I have applied to Newport City Council for a Highways Application to excavate at (please
see attached location plan):
Address..................................................................................................................................
.
....................................................................................................................................
Location (e.g. carriageway, footway or verge).............................................................. and,
in order to comply with S69 of the New Roads and Street Works Act, would ask you to
indicate below whether you have any apparatus at the location which may be affected by
these works.
Signed............................................................Date.................................................................
Address (if different from
above).....................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
STATUTORY UNDERTAKER’S RESPONSE
Apparatus Affected
YES NO
Special Requirements
Company Stamp
Date
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Form HWL4f
Street Lighting Section,
Street scene,
Civic Centre,
Godfrey Road,
Newport,
NP20 4UR
S171 HIGHWAY ACT 1980
HIGHWAYS EXCAVATION
I have applied to Newport City Council for a Highways Application to excavate at please
see attached location plan:
Address..................................................................................................................................
.
....................................................................................................................................
Location (e.g. carriageway, footway or verge).............................................................. and,
in order to comply S69 of the New Roads and Street Works Act, would ask you to indicate
below whether you have any apparatus at the location which may be affected by these
works.
Signed............................................................Date.................................................................
Address (if different from above)............................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
STATUTORY UNDERTAKER’S RESPONSE
Apparatus Affected
YES NO
Special Requirements
Company Stamp
Date
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Form HWL4g
Virgin Media,
National Plant Enquiries,
Small Heath Business Park,
Talbot Way,
Birmingham.
B10 0HJ
S171 HIGHWAY ACT 1980
HIGHWAYS EXCAVATION
I have applied to Newport City Council for a Highways Application to excavate at please
see attached location plan:
Address..................................................................................................................................
.
...................................................................................................................................
Location (e.g. carriageway, footway or verge).............................................................. and,
in order to comply S69 of the New Roads and Street Works Act, would ask you to indicate
below whether you have any apparatus at the location which may be affected by these
works.
Signed
.............................................................Date..........................................................................
Address (if different from above)............................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
STATUTORY UNDERTAKER’S RESPONSE
Apparatus Affected
YES NO
Special Requirements
Company Stamp
Date
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To be
returned
with HWL3
S171 HIGHWAY ACT 1980
DUTY OF CARE: CONTROLLED WASTE TRANSFER NOTE
Form
HWL5
Section A – Description of Waste
1. Please describe the waste being transferred: MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
2. How is the waste contained?
Loose
Sacks
Skip
Other MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
3. What is the quantity of waste? (Number of sacks, weight etc): M.............................................................................
Section B – Current holder of the waste (Transferor)
1. Full name and address: (BLOCK CAPITALS): MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.MMMMMMMMMMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM..
2. Name and address of company (If applicable): MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM...
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM..MMMMMMMMMMM.
3. Which of the following are you? (Pease tick one or more boxes)
Producer of the waste
Holder of waste disposal or
waste management licence
Licence number: MMMMMMMMMM..M...
Issued By:MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.
Importer of the waste
Exempt from requirement to
have a waste disposal or
waste management licence
Give reasonMMMMMMMMMM.MMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMM..M.
Waste collection authority
Registered waste carrier
Registration numberMMMMMMMMMMM..
Issued by: MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM..
Section C – Person collecting the waste (Transferee)
1. Full Name (BLOCK CAPITALS):
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
2. Name and address of Company: MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.
.MMMM...................................................................................................................................................
3. Which of the following are you? (Pease one or more boxes)
Authorised for
transport purposes
Waste collection authority
Specify which of MMMMMMMMMMMMM.
those purposes:
Holder of waste disposal or
waste management licence
Licence number: MMMMMMMMMMMMM
Issued by: MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM...
Registered waste carrier
Registration number MMMMMMMMMMM.
Issued by: MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Exempt from
requirement to register
Give reason: MMMMMMMMMMMMMM..
Section D
1. Address of place of transfer/collection point: MMMMMMMMMMSite Amenity Licence No: MMMMMMMMMMM.
M.MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM..MMMMMM
2. Date of transfer: MMMMMMMMM
3. Time(s) of transfer (for multiple
consignments, give ‘between’ dates): MMMM.MMMMMMMMM. MM
Name and address of broker who arranged this waste transfer (if applicable):
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM..
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM..
4. Transferor Signature: MMMMMMMMMMMMM. Transferee Signature MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.
Full name
(BLOCK CAPITALS): MMMMMMMMMMMMM
Full name
(BLOCK CAPITALS): MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Representing MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Representing: MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM..
For further information please visit: http://
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/management/doc/index.htm
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New Roads and Street Works Act 1991
APPLICATION FOR THE USE OF PORTABLE TRAFFIC LIGHTS
THE TRAFFIC SIGNS REGULATIONS AND GENERAL DIRECTIONS 1994 No: 1519
(Please Tick)
APPLICATION FOR MULTIPHASE SIGNAL CONTROL
NOTIFICATION FOR TWO WAY SIGNAL CONTROL
Our Ref:
H/Way
Auth:
Notice No:
From:
Name of
Contact:
Tel:
Fax:
Out of
Hours
Contact:
Client:
Emergency/Urgent 2hrs
Start
Date:
Location of Works:
Tel:
Major –
1 Month
Standard –
10 Days
Finish Date:
Minor –
3 Days
Road
O.S Grid Ref:
Does Site Contain a Junction? YES / NO
No:
Traffic Sensitive Route? YES / NO (If YES Please Refer to Highway Authority)
Is site near existing Traffic Signal/ Crossing? YES / NO
Do signal lights require switching off? YES / NO
Purpose of Works:
Hours of Operation:
TO
24 Hours Operation YES / NO
THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR MULTIPHASE OPERATIONAL APPROVAL
Multiphase Timings?
Pedestrian Facilities Provided YES / NO
Residual Road Widths:
Number of Signal Heads
4 COPIES OF SITE PLANS, LOCATION PLANS SHOWING POSITION OF SIGNAL HEADS
DECLARATION:
I/WE hereby certify that the portable traffic signal used will be a type which is currently approved by the
Department of Transport and Welsh Assembly Government Directives:
Signature:
Name:
Date:
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
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Conditions relating to the portable traffic signals application
The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 SI 3113 permit the use of portable traffic signals
in accordance with regulation 35 provided that:The equipment is type approved
The equipment is capable of working vehicle actuated.
The site involves simple shuttle working with no junctions in the controlled length.
The Highway Authority or Agent Authority is notified when signal control is used.
Safety at Street Works and Road Works a code of practice issued under The New Roads and Street works
Act Section 65.3
All signals to be provided, installed, maintained and removed on site in accordance with Chapter 8, safety at
Street works and Road Works COP and Temporary Traffic Management on High Speed Roads.
General Conditions
Portable traffic signals used to control junctions (i.e. more than simple shuttle working) or heavy plant
crossings require that the Highway Authority issues specific site approval.
All signage to conform with “Chapter 8” and the “Safety at Street works code of practice”.
All portable traffic signals to be operated in accordance with DFT booklet "An Introduction to the use of
Vehicle Actuated Portable Traffic Signals". Manual control for fixed time operation shall only be used with
the written consent of the Highway Authority.
All Highway users within the area of traffic control will be advised of the intended dates of use of portable
traffic signals by the applicant.
Provide details of Site Plans and Location Plans showing position of the signal heads & timings per link.
Setting up Site
All appropriate advance warning signs, in accordance with the requirement of chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs
Manual, to be established prior to positioning of the signals.
The maximum distance between portable traffic signals must not exceed 300m. The signals are to be set up
to allow working space only and are not to include for parking for non-essential site vehicles.
Portable traffic signals are set up with time settings as a function of site length. The period of use and the
controlled shuttle working length to be kept to an absolute minimum. Signals must operate vehicle actuated
unless alternative agreed in writing.
When the switching off any permanent signals is required, the promoter must contact the Highway Authority
in advance a minimum of 2 weeks notice is required so the necessary arrangements can be made. This
procedure carries a charge as set out in the Fees and Charges approved by Newport City Council October
2008:“Switching off/on for Utility and Third Party requirements:Monday – Friday 08.00 – 18.00 - £260 Total for turning off & on
Monday – Friday 18.00 – 08.00 - £330 Total for turning off & on
Weekend/Bank Holidays
- £330 Total for turning off & on
If the site cannot be set out as planned the promoter must immediately contact the Highway Authority to
discuss.
Environmental considerations
In built up or residential areas, connection of signals to mains power supply may be preferable. The
Electricity Supplier must be consulted and may levy a charge for supply.
Where ever possible the use of radio controlled battery operated traffic lights must be used.
All generators must meet the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 c43.
Maintenance
The signal supplier / hirer must provide and display on the equipment on site the call-out number for
maintenance, response to be within two hours.
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REGISTRATION OF WORKS
The Applicant must complete and submit Form HWL3 giving details of any reinstatement
to the Street Works Authority within TEN WORKING DAYS of the completion of the works
and clearing the site. A detailed drawing to Scale 1/1250 showing the actual depth of the
apparatus, and its locations measured against fixed objects/structures should also be
submitted (Interim reinstatements must be made permanent within 6 months and
during that time must perform to the same standards as a permanent reinstatement).
Please attach a copy of the quarry tickets for any material used in the
reinstatement.
STATUTORY UNDERTAKERS PLANT ENQUIRIES
In order to comply with Section 69 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Form
HWL6 must be circulated to all Statutory Undertakers to identify whether the proposed
works will affect their apparatus. The applicant will undertake this circulation. Copies
of HWL4 forms included are for the main utility companies who have apparatus located
across Newport City Council. The applicant should contact any other utilities or relevant
authorities they are aware have apparatus in the street.
CONTROLLED WASTE TRANSFER NOTICE
The Duty of Care: Controlled Waste Transfer Note Form HWL5 must be completed where
any waste from the excavation has to be disposed of. The Licence Holder must retain a
copy of the completed form with a copy given to the persons accepting the waste.
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SECTION 74
If the works take longer to complete than the duration given in the notice, they may
be subject to the following charges per day overrun:
Charges per day of overrun beyond notified / agreed durations
Road Category
Type 0
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
Trunk Roads and Motorways
A Roads
B Roads
CIII
Unclassified Roads
Road Category (*1)
0, 1 & 2
3&4
Works without
excavation
Minor works
Emergency
works Urgent
works
N/A
N/A
Prescribed
Period
N/A
£500
£100
3 days
£500
£100
3 days
£250
3 days
Other works (*2) £2000
Reasonable
Period
N/A
Max 3 days
including
prescribed
period
By notice
details or
other agreed
period
The Reasonable Period must be agreed by the Authority BEFORE commencement of
work on site.
Note:
*1
as defined under S1.3 Road Categories in the Specification for the
Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (Second Edition 2006).
*2
any overrun on Remedial Works will be charged at the rate appropriate to the
works category of the new works.
*3
Section 74 charges are currently under review and will be subject to change in
the near future.
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NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Highways Network
Civic Centre, Godfrey Road, Newport, NP20 4UR
Tel/Ffon : 01633 232235 / 01633 232472
Fax/Ffacs : 01663 233296
S171 HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
All applicants should check that they have enclosed the following documentation, in order
that the approval process is not delayed.
(Please Tick)
Application Form
(HWL1)
Notice of Works Form (HWL2)
Proof of Accreditation
Proof of Insurance Cover
Plans of Proposed Excavation
Fee
Other SU Apparatus Plans
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